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I've been bit by the Black Widow: A 15 Meter Moxon Antenna

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  If you want to boost the DX performance of your 15 meter antenna, please consider building "The Black Widow"--an easy to make Moxon Antenna patterned after the original design from Les Moxon (G6XN), SK. In this video from Michael Martens (KB9VBR) takes us through the design, construction, testing, and use of this "classic" antenna. If you can't see the video, please insert this title URL into your browser search box:  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4ddtVW8HweM. Thanks for joining us today. Aloha es 73 de Russ  (KH6JRM). Here are some comments from Michael (KB9VBR): The Moxon is an 2 element Yagi style antenna that boasts of a low takeoff angle and high front/back signal to noise ratio. The 15 meter Black Widow Moxon is an excellent antenna for Field Day or other events were a lightweight, portable antenna is ideal. Follow along as I build a Moxon antenna out of fishing poles and other common parts. -- References -- KG4JJH Black Widow 15 Meter Moxon Antenna